John H. Kleinknight, 94, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at his home. He was born January 13, 1917 in Wells County to the late John Levi and Hazel (Osborn) Kleinknight. He married Thelma Eller on February 15, 1941. Mr. Kleinknight farmed and worked at General Electric until he retired from GE in 1977 after 36 years in order to farm full time, which he did until the mid-1990’s. He was a hard worker who loved his family, friends, and farming. Survivors include his daughter, Judith (Tom Hendrickson) Nancarrow of Fort Wayne; sister Joan Johnson of Ossian; friend, Tim Baker of Ossian; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma; son, Jerry Kleinknight; brothers Ewing and Gene Kleinknight; and sister, Betty Keister. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home, 120 West Mill Street, Ossian, IN. Visitation will be Monday, May 16, 2011 from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Preferred memorials may be made to The American Heart Association or The Ossian 1st Presbyterian Church.